The top reported proficiency rate is 97% in Social studies. The lowest is 84% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Barrington Road Elementary School
Barrington Road Elementary School is a neighborhood K-5 school serving about 778 students in Upper Arlington, a highly educated and affluent residential suburb northwest of Columbus. The school recently underwent renovation as part of the district's facilities master plan, meaning students work in modern, well-maintained buildings—a meaningful asset for any family considering the area.
The school's academic profile is strong across the tested grades. In the most recent state testing data, proficiency in English language arts and mathematics both ran close to nine in ten students meeting the state's standard for proficiency, with science somewhat lower but still solidly above average. Participation in testing was near universal, showing consistent engagement with assessment. The school operates in an affluent community with very low free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility—only a small share of students qualify—and the student body is predominantly white, with modest Asian, multiracial, and Hispanic representation and fewer Black students.
Among the districts in Franklin County, Barrington Road ranks in the top quartile for overall academic proficiency when looking across tested subjects and grades. This reflects Upper Arlington's broader standing as a high-performing district; the school is part of an intact elementary system that moved through a comprehensive modernization, with Windermere and a rebuilt Tremont opening alongside Barrington's renovation in 2021. That infrastructure refresh is now in place, meaning new families will find contemporary classrooms and learning spaces.
The school draws from Upper Arlington proper, a community characterized by preservation-minded civic culture, mature tree-lined neighborhoods with curving streets in its older south section and post-war residential stock to the north. The housing market there is steep—median home values are well above state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are correspondingly high—making the district primarily accessible to families with substantial means. A continuous operating levy approved in 2022 adds a permanent property-tax component to household costs. Upper Arlington also sits alongside The Ohio State University and its Wexner Medical Center, a major employment draw.
No state testing is done in kindergarten through grade two, so the school's performance data covers only grades three through five. Data on English learner enrollment and special education identification rates were not available. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
At the district level, Upper Arlington High School recently launched new dual-credit and professional pathway options, including a University of Cincinnati IT Microschool and a Teaching Professions Pathway, both tuition-free. While these do not affect elementary students now, they signal a district intent to expand college and career access for students as they progress.
Barrington Road is a solidly performing elementary school in a stable, prosperous suburban setting with renewed physical infrastructure. It is a fit for families seeking strong academics within a resource-rich, predominantly white, higher-income community and willing to bear the housing and tax costs that accompany the Upper Arlington address.
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